OLT 84-D-BASE-BEV User manual

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Important Information:
- It is the sole responsibility of the customer to check with your local municipal or county by-laws before
ordering this product to confirm it complies with building codes in your area.
- If the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
- Snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep
snow off roof frequently.
- In areas with high or gusty wind conditions, it is advisable to install the structure securely to the ground.
- Have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tightly affixed.
- All structures purchased from Outdoor Living Today are covered for a period of one year for defects in
manufacturing and workmanship. Costs incurred for customer installations are not included.
- Failure to use supplied parts included in this kit could result in poor product performance and may void
your warranty. Please contact Outdoor Living Today’s Customer Toll Free Line if you plan to deviate from our
written instructions.
Version #1.0
December 4, 2023
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Thank you for purchasing
a 8x4 SpaceSaver /
GardenSaver. Please
take the time to identify
all the parts prior to
assembly.
Stock Code:
84-D-BASE-BEV
8X4 SPACESAVER & 8X4 GARDENSAVER
WITH DOUBLE DOORS
ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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What to do before my Shed arrives?
Become familiar with this assembly manual and determine if you can•
complete the project yourself or will require a professional contractor.
Clear the construcon area and ensure a clear pathway for delivery when•
the freight company arrives. Remove all debris: roots, grass, rocks, etc.
Excavate the site. Contact your local ulies company to ensure there are•
no gas or electric lines buried in the area before digging.
Decide on the type of foundaon you will be using:•
 Concrete slab, or
 46 inches of crushed gravel with paver stones or 4x4 stringers.
You can find the footprint for your shed on Page 3 of your Assembly Manual.
If doing the assembly yourself, have all the necessary tools ready to go and•
in working condion. A list of required tools can be found aer the parts list.
One helper is recommended to assist in construcng your shed.•
It generally takes two people two days to assemble a shed. If you’re hiring
a contractor, their rate should be in line with that duraon of work.

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Foundation Types for 8x4 Garden Shed
Concrete Slab Foundation:
- Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (45 1/2” x 96”) or larger.
- 6” Deep foundation.
- 0.6 Cubic Yards of concrete required.
- A concrete slab will have the longest durability out of your foundation options.
Once level, a concrete slab is the easiest surface to build on.
Gravel with 4x4 Pressure Treated Stringers:
- Excavate at least 6” deep, and 6” wider than floor frame on each side.
- 1.0 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 9 wheelbarrows.
- 3 - 4x4 Pressure Treated Stringers 8’ long required.
- Evenly spaced, with one at each end of floor frame.
Saves money on materials, easy to level and work with.
Gravel with Patio Paver Stones:
- Excavate at least 6” deep, and 6” wider than floor frame on each side.
- 1.0 Cubic Yards of gravel required, approximately 9 wheelbarrows.
- 15 patio pavers (8” x 8” or larger).
- Center patio paver stones underneath floor runners and underneath seams in floor joists.
Patio paver stones are widely available from most landscape stores.
45 1/2”
96”
45 1/2”
96”
6” Deep
57 1/2”
108”
3 - 4”x4”x96”
15 Patio Stones
Floor FrameConcrete Foundation Completed Foundation
17 1/2”
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with treated stringers Completed Foundation
Gravel Foundation Gravel Foundation with Patio Pavers Completed Foundation
57 1/2”
108”

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Thank you for purchasing our 8x4 SpaceSaver with Double Door.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
Note: Trim and Skirting pieces are graded with the best face being rough sawn.
Rough sawn cedar is much easier to paint and stain.
Parts List
A. Floor Section
Floors
1 - 45 ½” x 75” - Large Floor Frame (2 Joists unattached)
1 - 45 ½” x 21” - Small Floor Frame (2 Joists ATTACHED)
2 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 72” - Floor Joists
5 - 1 ½” x 3 ½” x 45 ½” - Floor Runners
1 - 5/8” x 45 ½” x 75” - Plywood Flooring
1 - 5/8” x 45 ½” x 21” - Plywood Flooring
Steps
A1 - A8
B. Wall Section
Main Wall Panels
4 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 45 ½” - Wall Plates
4 - 45 ½” x 75” - Solid Wall Panels
2 - 12” x 73” - Narrow Wall Panels
Header/Wall Extenders
2 - 2” x 3 ½” x 6 ½” - Door Header - (Dado top edge)
1 - 2” x 3 ½” x 78” - Door Header - Long
Dado cut on edge- Aluminum Support Strip Attached
2 - 1½ ” x 3 ½” x 73” - Door Jambs - Vertical
2 - Top Triangular Siding Pc for Angle Wall Extenders
(L/R)
2 - 45 ¼” - Angle Wall Extenders (L/R)
2 - 9” x 45 ½” - Wall Extenders
1 - ¾” x 3 ½” x 70” - Horizontal Wall Cleat
1 - ¾” x 3 ½” x 21” - Horizontal Wall Cleat
B1 - B10
B11 - B22
C. Rafters
6 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 54” - Rafters
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 48” - Front Soffits
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 48” - Rear Soffits
2 - ¾” x ¾” x 51” - Rafter/Facia Nailing Strips -
C1 - C6
D. Roof Section - CEDAR
2 - Roof Panels - 51” w x 56” d (1 - Left 1- Right)
4 - 5 ½” Wide x 16” to 18” long - Filler Shingles
2 - ½” x 4 ½” x 51 5/8” - Roof Ridge Boards
D1 - D11
D. Roof Section - METAL
6 - ¾” x 3 ½” x 50” - Roof Battens
4 - ¾” x 1 ½” x 21 1/2” - Batten Spacers
2 - ¾” x ¾” x 51” - Rafter/Facia Nailing Cleats
3 - 39” wide x 58 ½” long - Metal Roof Panels
Several Pcs - Foam Enclosures for Metal Roof
Steps
D1 - D13
D. Roof Section - PLYWOOD
1 - ⅝” x 4” x 53 ¾” - Center Plywood for Roof
2 - ⅝” x 48” x 21 ¾” - Small Plywood for Roof
2 - ⅝” x 48” x 32” - Large Plywood for Roof
D1 - D7
E. Misc. Section
Skirting, Trim, Door, Facia & Misc. Parts
6 - ½” x 4 ½” x 45 ¼” - Bottom Skirting
8 - 7/8” x 2 ½” x 36” - Corner Filler Trims
2 - 7/8” x 2 ½” x 10” - Rear Center Corner Filler Trims
2 - ½” x 5 ½” x 79” - Front Corner Trims
2 - ½” x 5 ½” x 88 ¾” - Rear Corner Trims
2 - ½” x 2 ½” x 80” - Side Front Corner Trims
2 - ½” x 2 ½” x 88 ¾” - Side Rear Corner Trims
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 88 ¾” - Rear Middle Trim
2 - ½” x 3 ½” x 79” - Vertical Door Trims
1 - ½” x 1 ¼” x 64” - Horizontal Door Trim
2 - ½” x 2 ½” x 8 ½” - Horizontal Narrow Wall Trims
1 - 31 ½” x 72” - Full Door
2 - ½” x 4” x 54 1/8” - Side Facia (Angle Cut Ends) -
reverse
4 - ½” x 4” x 50 ½” - Front and Rear Facia
2 - Detail Facia Plates (4” high)
1 - ½” x ½” x 32” - Upper Horizontal Door Stop
4 - ½” x ½” x 36 ¼” - Vertical Door Stops
2 - ½” x ½” x 28 7/8” - Upper Interior Door Trims
4 - ½” x ½” x 35 7/8” - Side Interior Door Trims
1 - 1 ½” x 2 ½” x 6” - Upper Door Stop
1 - ¾” x 2 ½” x 64” - Lower Door Stop /Floor Threshold
1 - x 2 ½” x 70” - Interior Vertical Door Flange
1 - 45 ¼” - Extra Piece of Bevel Wall Siding - Use if wall
panel siding is damaged or to shim floor or door.
For GardenSaver
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 88 ¼” - Horizontal Door Trim
1 - ½” x 2 ½” x 8 5⁄8” - Front Middle Trim
E1 - E41

Hardware Kit - BASE KIT (Provided)
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Cane Bolt
Hardware Kit - METAL ROOF (Provided)
8x4 SPACESAVER - DOUBLE DOOR
T Hinge
x 6 pcs
Door
Handle
Drop Latch 90° Metal
Brackets
x 4 pcs
Square Drive Bit
2 1/2”
1 1/4”
3/4”
2”
1 1/2”
Finishing Nail
x 140
x 90
x 32
x 30
x 250
x 1
Black Headed
Black Headed
3” x 10
x 14
1/4” x 2”
1/4” Nut Driver
Metal Roof Screw Metal Roof Hanger x 3
Hardware Kit - CEDAR ROOF (Provided)
90° Metal
Brackets
x 4 pcs
2 1/2” x 18
1 1/4” x 26
1 1/2” x 16
1 1/4” x 34
1 1/2” x 8
x 1
Hardware Kit - PLYWOOD ROOF (Provided)
1 1/4” x 60
1 1/2” x 8
3/4” x 4

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GardenSaverSpaceSaver
Assembly Manual shows instructions for the SpaceSaver (Low Front). Assembly
instructions will diverge to note important differences between sheds. When following
assembly steps keep your desired roof slope in mind relative to the doors.
Tools Required (Not Provided)
Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)
Safety Glasses
Work Gloves
Ladder
Screw Gun/Drill Tape Measure
Hammer Wood Clamp
Level Pliers 1/8” & 3/8” Drill Bits
3/8” Wrench
Utility Knife

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Regular Maintenance & Tips to prolong the life of your shed.
Before/During Assembly:
1.) Paint each face and edge of your plywood floor with a latex exterior paint.
2.) Caulk wall seams if gaps appear.
3.) Caulk around window framing (if applicable).
4.) Caulk perimeter between floor plywood and bottom wall plate.
5.) Caulk channels in lap siding at the top of your door above the trim, just a drop in each channel.
6.) Caulk edge of door threshold (if applicable).
7.) Optional: Install a Sill Gasket between floor runners and foundation.
8.) Optional: Install an 8” strip of roofing paper below Cedar Ridge Caps for Cedar Roof Sheds.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7.
Sill Gasket
Floor Joists
Floor Runner
Foundation
8.
Floor Plywood
Wall Panel
Small gap between
bevel siding and
window trim
Dab of caulking
Strip of roofing paper over
apex of roof panels
Routine Maintenance:
- Routinely check all fasteners are tight (ex. Door Hinges, Nails)
- Brush off dirt from walls.
- Brush off snow from roof regularly.
- Routinely remove needles and leaves from roof.
Painting/Staining
- Your cedar shed, if left untreated, will weather to a silvery grey colour.
- Painting or staining your structure is highly recommended and will prolong the life of your shed.
- You do not need to wait to paint or stain your shed, the wood in your kit has been dried and can be
—stained or painted immediately.
- Consult your local paint store for the best paint or stain for cedar.
- Optional: stain the inside of your shed. (Note: this will remove the fresh cedar smell.)

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Plywood Floor
Large Floor
Joist Frame
Floor Joists (2)
Floor Runners (5)
Small Floor
Joist Frame
Exploded Floor Section
A. Floor Section
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to
starting. Note: Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 45 1/2” deep.
Foundation Material
not included.
A1. Lay out Large Floor Joist Frame and 2 Floor Joists (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 71 7/8”) as illustrated
above. Position Joists equally in Floor Joist Frame. Use Small Floor Joist Frame as a template to
determine joist position. Position Joist so flush with framing.
A2. When correctly positioned, attach each Joist with 4 - 2 1/2” Screws (2 per end). You can
find the Square Drive Bit for the screws in with the Hardware Kit Bag.
Flush
with
framing.
Front of GardenSaver
Door Location. Small Floor
Joist Frame.
You can find the
Square Drive Bit, for
the screws, in the
Hardware Kit Bag.
Floor Section will be installed the same way for both SpaceSaver and
GardenSaver.

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A3. With Floor Joist Frames positioned together flush, attach with 6 - 2 1/2” Screws.
A4. Position and attach Floor Runners (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2”) to completed floor frames with
6 - 2 1/2” Screws per Runner. Make sure Runners are flush with outside of floor framing but not
overhanging. Make sure 4th Runner is placed equally over seam where floor frames meet.
4th Runner
4th Runner
96”
45 1/2”
A5. With Floor Runners attached, carefully flip the floor over and place on your foundation.
Caution - you may need 2 people to assist you. Be careful when laying floor down not to bend or twist
floor. Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor runners will sit on your foundation. It is important
to note that having a level foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will vary between regions.
Typical foundations can be concrete pads or patio stones positioned underneath the floor runners.
Flush with Floor Framing.

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A8. Position Plywood so it sits almost flush with outside of floor joist framing (see Note). When
correctly positioned, attach to all floor joists with approximately 24 - 1 1/4” Screws. Use screws
every 16”.
Note: Plywood is cut slightly smaller than
floor framing. Keep plywood seams tight.
A7. Position Plywood Floor pieces (2) on top of completed floor joists.
Front
A6. When in place, level floor completely before proceeding.
Important:
Floor should be
completely level before
moving to next step.

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B. Wall Section
Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete the Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to
starting.
Wall Section will be installed the same way for both SpaceSaver and
GardenSaver. When following assembly steps keep your desired roof slope in
mind relative to the door.
SpaceSaver
GardenSaver
Angled Wall
Extenders (2)
Door Header - Long
with aluminum
support.
Solid Wall
Panel (4)
Wall Plate (4)
Door Jambs (2)
Narrow Wall
Panel (2)
Horizontal
Wall Cleats Wall Extenders (2)
Door Header
- Short (2)
Angled Wall
Extenders (2)
Door Header - Long
with aluminum
support.
Solid Wall
Panel (4)
Wall Plate (4) Door Jambs (2)
Narrow Wall
Panel (2)
Horizontal
Wall Cleats
Wall Extenders (2)
Door Header -
Short (2)

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B2. Starting on side, position a Solid Wall Panel on top of plywood floor. The Wall Panel bottom
framing will sit flush with floor framing. Wall siding will overhang the floor. Important: Make sure all
walls are aligned in their upright position. If not, water may leak into your shed. Unsure if panel is
facing up or down? Recently attached Bottom Plate is on bottom of panel.
B3. Outside 2x3 framing of wall panel should be flush with outside of floor framing when properly
aligned. Note: Do not align wall siding to floor. Align wall plate to outside of plywood floor. When
positioned correctly, locate 2nd Solid Wall Panel and place in corner.
Wall Plate Flush
with floor framing.
Do not align
wall siding to
floor. Align
wall plate to
outside of
plywood floor.
Wall Plate
Wall Plate
B1. Locate 4 Solid Wall Panels and 4 Wall Plates (1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 45 1/2”). Attach Plates to
bottom of studs of each wall panel with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws. Position so plates are flush with framing.
Important:
Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall
Studs with 1/8” drill bit prior to
screwing. This will make it much
easier to attached together.
Pilot Hole
first.

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B5. With the corner wall attachment complete, position the second rear wall panel in place so
bottom 2x3 wall framing is sitting flush with outside floor framing. Wall siding should overhang floor by
approximately 3/4”. When positioned correctly, attach both wall panel studs together as per
Step B4 with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws.
B6. With Rear Wall Panel in place, position other side wall panel on floor as per Step B4 & B5.
Rear Wall Panel
Do Not Attach
Walls To Floor
until Step B22.
B4. Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” Screws.
Screw at the bottom, middle and top of stud to secure properly. Have helper push wall framing
together while securing to ensure tight fit.
Rear Solid Wall
Side Solid Wall
Do Not Attach Walls To
Floor until B22.

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B10. Complete opposite Narrow Wall as per Steps B8 & B9.
B8. Once again position the 2x3 wall plate so it
sits flush with floor framing and siding overhangs.
Note: Narrow Wall Panel is only 73” high.
B9. When correctly positioned, secure
Narrow Wall Stud to Side Wall Stud with
3 - 2 1/2” Screws.
2x3 wall plate flush
with floor frame.
B7. Secure side wall panel to rear wall panel as per Step B4. Next, locate the Narrow Wall Panel
and position in front.

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B11. Locate both Door Headers - Short (step facing up and out). Attach both short end pieces
using 2 - 2 1/2” Screws per piece. Screw from top down into wall framing. Align to inside of wall
framing and tight against side wall.
Step to front
and top.
Align with
inside wall
framing.
B12. Locate Door Header - Long (2” wide aluminum support attached already). Align step on
header facing up and out and with support strip to the inside of shed. Attach using 2 - 2 1/2” Screws
per end as shown above. Hint: Have 2 helpers push Side Walls together to close any gaps between
Headers. Complete both sides. Attach support strip to short headers with 2 - 3/4” Screws.
B13. Locate both Vertical Door Jambs (1 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 73”) and position flush against front narrow
wall stud. The Jamb will sit flush to outside of wall siding.When positioned correctly, secure Jamb
using 6 - 2 1/2” Screws. Complete both sides. With both door jambs secured, confirm 64” door
opening.
Push
Long Door Header has aluminum
support strip already attached.
3/4” screws
2 1/2” screws
Door opening
should be 64”

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Wall framings
flush.
B15. Align wall framing of Angled Wall
Extender and Side Wall so they are flush at the
back. The siding for both walls should also
align evenly from front to back.
Wall framings
flush.
Sidings will
overlap.
B14. Locate both Angled Wall Extenders (L/R). Place first wall extender on side wall panel
frame. Note: Bottom siding of wall extender will overhang and cover siding of side wall.
Side Wall Panel
B15. Align wall framing of Angled Wall
Extender and Side Wall so they are flush at the
front. The siding for both walls should also align
evenly from front to back.
Top Siding Pc. for Angle
Wall will be installed
after Roof is attached.
Top Siding
Pc.
Siding
lines up.
Sidings will
overlap.
GARDENSAVERSPACESAVER
Side Wall Panel

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GARDENSAVERSPACESAVER
B16. With Angled Wall Extender and Side Wall aligned correctly, secure together from the inside
with 4 - 2 1/2” Screws.
B17. Complete opposite Angled Wall Extender positioning and attachment as per Steps B15 &
B16.

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Siding of
Extension Wall.
Siding of
rear wall.
Pilot Hole
first.
GARDENSAVERSPACESAVER
B19. With 2x3 wall framing aligned, attach
Wall Extender to both the Angled Wall Extender
framing and the rear wall framing with
5 - 2 1/2” Screws.
B18. Locate one Wall Extender and place on
rear wall panel with siding of extender
overlapping that of the rear wall.
B18. Locate one Wall Extender and place on
Door Header with extender framing flush with
inside edge of Header. Overhanging siding on
front of extender will rest in notch of Header.
B19. With 2x3 wall framing aligned, attach Wall
Extender to both the Angled Wall Extender
framing and the Door Header with 5 - 2 1/2”
Screws.
Framing flush
inside shed.
Pilot Hole
first.

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Pilot Hole
first.
B21. Align Horizontal Wall Cleats (1 @ 3/4”
x 3 1/2” x 70”, 1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 21”) flush with
top of Rear Wall framing. To help strengthen the
Rear Walls, there is a short and a long wall cleat
which meet off-center from the seam between
walls. Attach Cleats with 8 - 1 1/4” Screws.
B20. Position and secure 2nd Wall Extender Panel as per Steps B18 & B19. Additionally, attach to
first Extender with 2 - 2 1/2” Screws.
B21. Attach Horizontal Wall Cleats (1 @
3/4” x 3 1/2” x 70”, 1 @ 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 21”) to
Wall Extender bottom framing and Rear Wall top
framing, so that cleat is flush with extender
framing. There is a short and a long wall cleat.
Alternate alignment of screws, so half screw into
Wall Extender Framing and half into Rear Wall
Top Framing. Use 8 - 1 1/4” Screws.
GARDENSAVERSPACESAVER
Pilot Hole
first.

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B22. To complete Wall Section, attach bottom 2x3 wall plates to plywood floor with 20 - 2 1/2”
Screws. Confirm Doorway opening is 64” wide. Prior to securing, make sure wall panels are aligned
correctly on the floor. Wall siding should overhang floor while 2x3 wall plates should sit flush with
floor.
Confirm Doorway
opening is 64” wide
at top and bottom.
Bottom Wall
Optional - Caulking wall seams will
help prevent moisture from entering
at seam. Caulking not included in kit.
Use 64” long Door Stop / Floor
Threshold to confirm doorway opening.